Tampa Bay Rays News & Updates

March 01, 2026

Tampa Bay Rays Headlines

Nick Martinez made his much-anticipated spring debut today against the Detroit Tigers, showcasing his skills as the Rays look to finalize their pitching rotation. Meanwhile, Steven Wilson's ongoing back issues have pushed him to the injured list, raising concerns about the bullpen's depth ahead of Opening Day. In a bright moment amid a tough loss yesterday, Xavier Isaac returned to the field and collected a hit after his remarkable recovery from brain surgery, reminding everyone of the resilience within this team. As Junior Caminero prepares to don his home country's colors in the upcoming World Baseball Classic, excitement mixes with anxiety over roster decisions, setting the stage for a unique spring that promises both challenges and breakthroughs for the Rays.

Sources

GDT: Nick Martinez makes his spring debut

GDT: Nick Martinez makes his spring debut

Nick Martinez takes the hill the today as he makes his first appearance of the Spring. There will be local radio coverage of the game today by the Rays. First pitch against the Detroit Tigers is at 1:05 at Charlotte Sports Park Today’s highlight package is from May 31-June 2, 1999 when the Devil Rays […]

Community Shoutouts: Tag a commenter who makes this place better.

Community Shoutouts: Tag a commenter who makes this place better.

For our final day of Daily Questions – which was intended to celebrate the community we have here – we shall end with a real one: Who do you appreciate in this community? Give them a shout down below.

Rays’ Steven Wilson To Begin Season On Injured List

Rays’ Steven Wilson To Begin Season On Injured List

Steven Wilson‘s ongoing back problems will prevent the right-hander from being part of the Rays’ Opening Day roster, manager Kevin Cash told reporters (including Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times). According to the Rays’ official injury update page, Wilson received an injection in his back, and it will be at least another week before […]

Already veteran of big moments, Caminero now gets to play with hero in Classic

Already veteran of big moments, Caminero now gets to play with hero in Classic

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- Junior Caminero stood in front of his locker at Charlotte Sports Park on Friday morning, a box of fresh equipment featuring his home country’s colors at his feet, and thought about two of his proudest accomplishments. What’s more exciting, he was asked: Getting to play for

Rays celebrate as Isaac returns to field -- and singles -- after brain surgery

Rays celebrate as Isaac returns to field -- and singles -- after brain surgery

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- There weren’t many highlights for the Rays in a 12-3 loss to the Tigers on Saturday afternoon at Charlotte Sports Park, but Xavier Isaac provided one of the best moments of Spring Training in the eighth inning. Coming back from “life-saving” surgery to remove a brain